When Basheer Anwar came to Normandale he was unsure of what he wanted to study, but his goal was to continue to learn and figure out the next step his path. When Basheer walks as part of the Commencement Ceremony to receive his associate degree in Economics on May 19, he will be on his to that next step of going to the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management where he plans to major in Management Information Systems and minor in Human Resources. Basheer credits the community at Normandale for helping him find this path.
“I didn’t know what I wanted to do before I got here. Normandale has helped me so much,” said Basheer. “In my first year at Normandale, I really learned how to study effectively, how to speak with my teachers, and how to communicate with my classmates. I was a C-average student in high school, but I am doing really well academically in college now and have never gotten a grade lower than a B, because I learned how to study effectively and manage my time at Normandale.”
Basheer has also been very visible on Normandale’s campus. When he first arrived at Normandale, one of his friends Destiny (Buhendwa) was working as a Student Ambassador. He asked Destiny how he could get involved, and he was able to get a job as one of the ambassadors.
“I had a passion for being an ambassador. You really become one of the faces of Normandale, and I loved being able to help students and anyone who had questions. It was a really cool experience.”
Basheer can still recall his first day at Normandale on August 21, 2022 as if it was yesterday. He mentions the feeling of community he had as he walked into Normandale, and knowing it was the right place for him.
“The biggest thing I liked about Normandale is the fact that there is a great community here. I fell in love the moment I walked in, and got to know a bunch of new people, experience so many new things, and had so many adventures. It was a great experience. Going to Normandale has really helped me solidify what I want to do in life, not only academically, but personally.”
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